68-yo newbie needs help

My new SporTrakColor unit arrived this past week and today
I made my first attempts. A total bust. I tried four different
cache areas (one twice) and drew a complete blank.

What's the best way to learn the ropes? Mark a spot and then
navigate to it to get familiar with the ins and outs of gps....find an
experienced Geocacher and tag along on a search..keep butin' the
old noggin against the wall?

I live in LR. If you want to tag along one day, send a PM on the website and I'll get back to you. There are many caches I am familiar with and a number I have not found in the county. My initial GPS was a SporTrak, so I may be of some help.

68-yo newb scores FF.LOL!!

I did manage to find this one and two more today. I still have questions about accuracy in general and the SporTrak in particular. Not sure I can make the gathering on the 31st but no doubt some face-face time with felow members would be a tremendous help.

Originally Posted by AR-HICK

If you cannot find another cacher to show you around try looking for the biggest container in the area. A Ammo Can or larger this one might be a good start.